There are only a few things that can get me out of bed quickly on a weekend, and one of them is getting a text that says, "Brunch or breakfast?"  Throw in a mimosa or two, and suddenly I'm awake, dressed, and out the door in record time.

The past weekend, I was determined to try somewhere new.  I told myself I wasn't going to fall back on my usual favorites.  No Ned's Diner.  No Norwegian.  It was time to branch out and give another Rockford-area breakfast spot a chance.

Well, that thought lasted about five minutes.

The next thing I knew, I was sitting at The Norwegian with a mimosa flight in front of me, wondering why I ever thought about going anywhere else. Sometimes your favorite spots become favorites for a reason!  It's hard to argue with great food and brunch cocktails.

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The good news?  My failed attempt at trying somewhere new got me thinking about just how many amazing breakfast and brunch spots we have around the Rockford area.  Whether it's pancakes, biscuits and gravy, a giant skillet, or a flight of mimosas, there are plenty of places worth checking out.

So, if you're tired of having the same debate every weekend where to eat, I've got you covered.  I rounded up some of the best breakfast and brunch spots around Rockford!

Best Breakfast Spots In The Rockford Area You Need To Try

• Johnny Pamcakes
• Mary's Market
• Lydia's Cafe
• A.M. Social Brunch
• Across the Tracks Diner
• Garden Prairie Cafe
• Stockholm Inn
• Jerry's Cafe
• Doc's Diner
• Ned's Diner
• Sebastian's in Roscoe
• Start Fresh
• Egg One Five
• Nora's in South Beloit
• Gills Diner
• Stateline Cafe
• Ernie's Midtown Pub
• Geno's Diner
• Table Talk
• La Croûte Bakery Cafe
• Uncle John's
• Sycamore Cafe

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I know there are so many more options!  Let's keep this list going, where are you grabbing breakfast or brunch this weekend?